Liverpool close to Sahin

Reports are suggesting that Liverpool are edging ever closer to the signing of Real Madrid midfielder Nuri Sahin.

Sahin has struggled to make an impact at the Bernabeu and Jose Mourinho has said that the Turkish midfielder is free to leave the Spanish club with a number of clubs, notably Arsenal, courting an interest

Liverpool have appeared to nudged ahead in the race to land Sahin as Anfield managing director Ian Ayre has travelled to Spain to tie up the deal for the 23 year old. according to local Spanish media.

New Reds boss Brendan Rodgers could be hoping his friendship with Jose Mourinho may help to push the deal through.